Gailo (en. Gailo)

/ˈɡailo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Colloquial name used to refer to a man.

That gailo always arrives late to meetings.

Ese gailo siempre llega tarde a las reuniones.

A term that can be used in a derogatory or mocking manner.

Don't be a gailo, pay attention to me.

No seas gailo, préstame atención.

The origin of the word 'gailo' is uncertain, but it may derive from a regional or dialectal term.

neighborhood gailo

Man from the neighborhood, often with connotations of closeness and familiarity.

gailo de barrio

popular gailo

A man known among many people, often for his charisma.

gailo popular

chavaco

Term used to refer to a young man, mainly in Andalusia.

chavaco

man

A generic synonym for man.

varón

An attractive man.

That gailo has all the girls chasing after him.

Ese gailo tiene a todas las chicas detrás de él.

A man who behaves in a silly manner.

You’re a gailo for doing that.

Eres un gailo por hacer eso.